Communications and Coordination Specialist at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the central coordination point for onsite communications;
• Ensure that communications and messaging are accessible and effective in language and design;
• Support and improve internal communication vehicles e.g. Notice boards, newsletters, presentations, company website, Site branding events etc.
• Work closely with management and Programs lead and act as a strategic “bridge” between them and the UMB-CIHEB Nigeria Management team;
• Communicate to different Technical leads to seek feedback on issues related to the project activities as and when required;
• Develop a comprehensive set of communication tools and materials for the project to enhance exchange and flows of information with peers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and maintain regular liaison with the Communication Wing of the UMB-CIHEB Country Office in preparing, sharing and publishing project news events and updates on CIHEB Communication channels;
• Assist in developing various knowledge products and publication materials to facilitate and promote knowledge building and knowledge sharing within projects and key stakeholders;
• Regularly monitor the local and International media and compile any major news stories or development related to the activities of projects for necessary circulation among the project leads.
• Provide Support for maintaining photographic documentation and audio-visual library of various project events including meetings, seminars and workshops
• Support in preparation on various TWG meetings for the Country Director to aid effectiveness issues;
• Take notes of different meetings and prepare initial drafts of the meeting notes.
• Correspond and coordinate with the key project leads on matters relation to project issues.
• Provide substantive research inputs to the UMB-CIHEB team on aid effectiveness and coordination issues, as and when required;
• Assist with communication campaigns and UMB-CIHEB's communications/campaign initiatives;
• General Administrative duties associated with site communications.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Education: BA in Mass Communications, Law or Public Administration, Media Arts, Theatre Arts, Journalism or any other relevant discipline.
• A Master's Degree in any of the field above will an added advantage.

Experience:

• Six Years of relevant experience in communication, donor relation/coordination and managing development programs.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent Editing Skills
• Excellent IT skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any graphic design package.
• Capability to prioritize work and act on one's own initiative.
• Analytical skills/ Report writing/Organization of information.
• preparing briefs/information pieces.
• High Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Project management skills
• Strong collaboration & team skills

Interpersonal/Individual Competencies:

• Ability to work with other team members, flexibility, decisiveness and personal integrity

Professional Certification:

• Certification in any applicable Communication professional body is desirable but not required

Working conditions:

• Required to work across various projects
• Must be able to work with very SHORT timelines that may require unplanned travels and long work hours